Most baseball movies are not, per se, about baseball. To take some examples: The Natural is about a prodigy overcoming trauma; Eight Men Out is about greed and corruption; Bad News Bears is a foul-mouthed coming-of-age flick; Bull Durham is all about Kevin Costner’s sex appeal; Moneyball carries the sport into the information age; and Field of Dreams (Costner, again) is haunted by the ghosts of baseball past.
First-time director Carson Lund clearly had this in mind when he made his feature debut Eephus, a movie steeped in nostalgia for the game itself, as well as what it represents for a bunch of men past their prime: the long afternoons in the sun, the trash-talking at the plate, the brewskies in the cooler and the kind of camaraderie you can only find in the dugout.
In many ways, this existential and increasingly surreal indie effort, which seems to be...
First-time director Carson Lund clearly had this in mind when he made his feature debut Eephus, a movie steeped in nostalgia for the game itself, as well as what it represents for a bunch of men past their prime: the long afternoons in the sun, the trash-talking at the plate, the brewskies in the cooler and the kind of camaraderie you can only find in the dugout.
In many ways, this existential and increasingly surreal indie effort, which seems to be...
- 5/19/2024
- by Jordan Mintzer
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Glen Powell’s newfound star power continues to fuel movie projects.
The Anyone But You actor will lead a cast that includes Anthony Mackie and Laura Dern to headline Monsanto, a legal drama from writer-director John Lee Hancock.
Rocket Science, the company that has been integral to the financing and producing of movies such as All Quiet on the Western Front and Ricky Stanicky, will launch international sales out of the Cannes Film Market later this month. CAA Media Finance is handling the domestic rights.
Adam McKay and Kevin Messick are producing via their HyperObject Industries banner. Moritz Borman, Eric Kopeloff, Philip Schulz-Deyle and Jon Levin are also producing.
Per the producers, Monsanto tells the true story of young, untried attorney Brent Wisner (Powell), who takes on a seemingly insurmountable case against the giant U.S. chemical company Monsanto on behalf of Dewayne “Lee” Johnson (Mackie). Johnson used the company’s best-known product,...
The Anyone But You actor will lead a cast that includes Anthony Mackie and Laura Dern to headline Monsanto, a legal drama from writer-director John Lee Hancock.
Rocket Science, the company that has been integral to the financing and producing of movies such as All Quiet on the Western Front and Ricky Stanicky, will launch international sales out of the Cannes Film Market later this month. CAA Media Finance is handling the domestic rights.
Adam McKay and Kevin Messick are producing via their HyperObject Industries banner. Moritz Borman, Eric Kopeloff, Philip Schulz-Deyle and Jon Levin are also producing.
Per the producers, Monsanto tells the true story of young, untried attorney Brent Wisner (Powell), who takes on a seemingly insurmountable case against the giant U.S. chemical company Monsanto on behalf of Dewayne “Lee” Johnson (Mackie). Johnson used the company’s best-known product,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Rocket Science and CAA Media Finance are launching foreign sales out of Cannes for the John Lee Hancock directed Monsanto starring Glen Powell, Anthony Mackie and Oscar winner Laura Dern.
Monsanto tells the true story of young, untried attorney Brent Wisner (Powell) who takes on a seemingly insurmountable case against the giant U.S. chemical company Monsanto on behalf of Dewayne “Lee” Johnson (Mackie) who used Monsanto’s best-known product Roundup, a wildly financially successful weed and grass pesticide killer, as part of his job as a high school groundskeeper. During the trial, Dr Melinda Rogers (Dern), the chief toxicologist of the Monsanto Company, testifies with certainty that Roundup is safe.
Pic’s screenplay was developed in association with Karl Spoerri’s Zurich Avenue and penned by Michael Wisner, Alexandra Duparc, Ned Benson and Hancock. Producers are Moritz Borman, Eric Kopeloff, Philip Schulz-Deyle and Jon Levin alongside HyperObject Industries’ Adam McKay and Kevin Messick.
Monsanto tells the true story of young, untried attorney Brent Wisner (Powell) who takes on a seemingly insurmountable case against the giant U.S. chemical company Monsanto on behalf of Dewayne “Lee” Johnson (Mackie) who used Monsanto’s best-known product Roundup, a wildly financially successful weed and grass pesticide killer, as part of his job as a high school groundskeeper. During the trial, Dr Melinda Rogers (Dern), the chief toxicologist of the Monsanto Company, testifies with certainty that Roundup is safe.
Pic’s screenplay was developed in association with Karl Spoerri’s Zurich Avenue and penned by Michael Wisner, Alexandra Duparc, Ned Benson and Hancock. Producers are Moritz Borman, Eric Kopeloff, Philip Schulz-Deyle and Jon Levin alongside HyperObject Industries’ Adam McKay and Kevin Messick.
- 5/8/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Glen Powell, Anthony Mackie, and Laura Dern are set to star in “Monsanto,” a drama based on the true story of an upstart lawyer who took on one of the most powerful and controversial chemical corporations in the U.S.
“Monsanto” is being co-written and directed by John Lee Hancock, and it’s also being produced by Adam McKay, who has long been vocal about the climate crisis and the impact corporations like Monsanto in particular have had on the environment.
The film is being introduced to buyers at the Cannes Film Festival Marché du Film beginning next week, with CAA Media Finance handling domestic rights and Rocket Science handling international sales.
“Monsanto” tells the true story of young, untried attorney Brent Wisner (Powell) who sues the giant U.S. chemical company on behalf of Dewayne “Lee” Johnson (Mackie), who used Monsanto’s weed and pesticide product Roundup for his...
“Monsanto” is being co-written and directed by John Lee Hancock, and it’s also being produced by Adam McKay, who has long been vocal about the climate crisis and the impact corporations like Monsanto in particular have had on the environment.
The film is being introduced to buyers at the Cannes Film Festival Marché du Film beginning next week, with CAA Media Finance handling domestic rights and Rocket Science handling international sales.
“Monsanto” tells the true story of young, untried attorney Brent Wisner (Powell) who sues the giant U.S. chemical company on behalf of Dewayne “Lee” Johnson (Mackie), who used Monsanto’s weed and pesticide product Roundup for his...
- 5/8/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Glen Powell, Anthony Mackie and Academy Award winner Laura Dern have signed on to star in “Monsanto,” the latest film from writer-director John Lee Hancock.
The film follows the true story of young, untried attorney Brent Wisner (Powell), who in 2019 took on a seemingly insurmountable case against the giant U.S. chemical company Monsanto on behalf of Dewayne “Lee” Johnson (Mackie) who used the company’s best-known product Roundup, a wildly financially successful weed and grass pesticide killer, as part of his job as a high school groundskeeper. Dern plays Dr. Melinda Rogers, the Monsanto Company’s chief toxicologist, who testifies with certainty that Roundup is safe during the landmark cancer trial.
“I was drawn to this contemporary David vs. Goliath true story because I found it dramatic, moving, quite funny and of critical importance in today’s world,” said Hancock. “My ambitions are to deliver a smart, thoughtful and...
The film follows the true story of young, untried attorney Brent Wisner (Powell), who in 2019 took on a seemingly insurmountable case against the giant U.S. chemical company Monsanto on behalf of Dewayne “Lee” Johnson (Mackie) who used the company’s best-known product Roundup, a wildly financially successful weed and grass pesticide killer, as part of his job as a high school groundskeeper. Dern plays Dr. Melinda Rogers, the Monsanto Company’s chief toxicologist, who testifies with certainty that Roundup is safe during the landmark cancer trial.
“I was drawn to this contemporary David vs. Goliath true story because I found it dramatic, moving, quite funny and of critical importance in today’s world,” said Hancock. “My ambitions are to deliver a smart, thoughtful and...
- 5/8/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
10. The Big Short (2015)
Everyone remembers the good old days of the global financial crisis of 2008, right? But few people understand how it happened — and why, as everyone was losing everything, some people became immeasurably rich. With a runtime of 130 minutes, The Big Short will see you leave the plane a much more financially educated person.
You can watch The Big Short on Max, Netflix, Apple TV, and Prime Video.
9. The Martian (2015)
Becoming the first settler on Mars sounds like a bold adventurous dream… As long as it’s a voluntary decision. After a storm, an astronaut finds himself alone on Mars as his team assumed he was dead and left. Now, he has to survive there for four years before the next mission — and help you survive a 140-minute-long flight.
You can watch The Martian on Netflix, Apple TV, Disney Plus, and Prime Video.
8. The Irishman (2019)
When you have a really long flight,...
Everyone remembers the good old days of the global financial crisis of 2008, right? But few people understand how it happened — and why, as everyone was losing everything, some people became immeasurably rich. With a runtime of 130 minutes, The Big Short will see you leave the plane a much more financially educated person.
You can watch The Big Short on Max, Netflix, Apple TV, and Prime Video.
9. The Martian (2015)
Becoming the first settler on Mars sounds like a bold adventurous dream… As long as it’s a voluntary decision. After a storm, an astronaut finds himself alone on Mars as his team assumed he was dead and left. Now, he has to survive there for four years before the next mission — and help you survive a 140-minute-long flight.
You can watch The Martian on Netflix, Apple TV, Disney Plus, and Prime Video.
8. The Irishman (2019)
When you have a really long flight,...
- 5/3/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Is there any actor who casually oozes coolness like Kurt Russell?
As with anyone in Hollywood, the young Russell had to earn his stripes. Upon signing a contract with the Mouse House, he started out anchoring a collection of zany Disney comedies in the '60s and '70s, including "The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes," "The Strongest Man in the World," and "The Barefoot Executive," a movie that paired him opposite a chimpanzee. Beginning with their 1979 made-for-tv "Elvis" biopic, however, Russell and director John Carpenter collaborated on a series of highly efficient yet firmly modest genre films, many of which became cult hits and cemented their too-cool-for-school reputation.
Russell has only continued to evolve his legacy in the 21st century, starring in everything from cult favorites as worlds apart as "Sky High" and "Bone Tomahawk" to Quentin Tarantino joints and blockbuster franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe and The Fast...
As with anyone in Hollywood, the young Russell had to earn his stripes. Upon signing a contract with the Mouse House, he started out anchoring a collection of zany Disney comedies in the '60s and '70s, including "The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes," "The Strongest Man in the World," and "The Barefoot Executive," a movie that paired him opposite a chimpanzee. Beginning with their 1979 made-for-tv "Elvis" biopic, however, Russell and director John Carpenter collaborated on a series of highly efficient yet firmly modest genre films, many of which became cult hits and cemented their too-cool-for-school reputation.
Russell has only continued to evolve his legacy in the 21st century, starring in everything from cult favorites as worlds apart as "Sky High" and "Bone Tomahawk" to Quentin Tarantino joints and blockbuster franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe and The Fast...
- 4/28/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
I never liked Tom Ripley but I keep meeting him.
I’ve “met” Ripley in five films, and he’s now the protagonist of a somber eight-part Netflix series. So filmmakers clearly find his character intriguing. Even though he has no character.
That, in itself, reminds me that Hollywood is suffering the same problem as Washington: an absence of vital young protagonists. Voters are confronted by an election that’s really a rerun, likely opened by a debate no one wants to witness.
In filmmaking, the worldwide success of Oppenheimer told us that a complex story becomes more interesting if it’s also about someone interesting. Yet movies with vibrant young protagonists seem to be losing their moment.
Dan Lin, the new chief of film at Netflix, confides a desire — since rebutted by Ted Sarandos on Thursday’s Q1 earnings call — to steer away from mindless mega-budget action films like...
I’ve “met” Ripley in five films, and he’s now the protagonist of a somber eight-part Netflix series. So filmmakers clearly find his character intriguing. Even though he has no character.
That, in itself, reminds me that Hollywood is suffering the same problem as Washington: an absence of vital young protagonists. Voters are confronted by an election that’s really a rerun, likely opened by a debate no one wants to witness.
In filmmaking, the worldwide success of Oppenheimer told us that a complex story becomes more interesting if it’s also about someone interesting. Yet movies with vibrant young protagonists seem to be losing their moment.
Dan Lin, the new chief of film at Netflix, confides a desire — since rebutted by Ted Sarandos on Thursday’s Q1 earnings call — to steer away from mindless mega-budget action films like...
- 4/19/2024
- by Peter Bart
- Deadline Film + TV
The Ripley TV series ushers television audiences into the second quarter of 2024. As far back as September 25, 2019, casting was announced, and expectations have been raised about what Steven Zaillian could do with Patricia Highsmith’s Tom Ripley’s character. The Netflix Ripley TV series is far from the first adaptation of its source material. Steven Zaillian, the multi-talented screenwriter, filmmaker, and creator of the Ripley TV series, is known for his award-nominated and winning screenplays. These include Awakenings (1990), Schindler’s List (1993), Moneyball (2011), and The Irishman (2019). Here’s everything to know about Netflix’s Ripley TV series. Ripley TV
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- 4/4/2024
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
When is an already well-distinguished artist arguably underrated and still overdue for further and greater recognition? Well, 71-year-old writer/director Steven Zaillian, an Academy Award-winning screenwriter (“Schindler’s List”) and five-time nominee, is already regarded as one of the most celebrated screenwriters on the planet. Yet, following the release of the fabulous “Ripley,” his striking and haunting new Netflix series— not to mention in addition to his excellent and deeply undervalued 2016 series, “The Night Of” starring Riz Ahmed— Zaillian’s filmmaking career recognition merits an ascension to the level of venerated master.
Continue reading ‘Ripley’ Review: Steven Zaillian’s Gripping Thriller Is A Strikingly Haunting Portrait Of A Fractured & Fraudulent Life at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Ripley’ Review: Steven Zaillian’s Gripping Thriller Is A Strikingly Haunting Portrait Of A Fractured & Fraudulent Life at The Playlist.
- 4/4/2024
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
“I’m not someone who takes advantage of people,” Tom Ripley tells his new friend Dickie Greenleaf in the second episode of the new Netflix thriller Ripley. By this point, viewers have ample evidence that Tom is, in fact, exactly the kind of someone who takes advantage of people, even if Dickie and his girlfriend Marge are charmed by his company and oblivious to the threat he poses to them.
Many viewers will go into Ripley already understanding that Tom is, as one character will put it later in the show,...
Many viewers will go into Ripley already understanding that Tom is, as one character will put it later in the show,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
Not a single person asked for this, but we're getting it anyway. You likely never wondered about the intense brand rivalry between Kellogg's and Post that went into the invention of Pop-Tarts -- and, honestly, why would you? -- but the real-life drama behind the breakfast staple proved too much to resist, apparently. In a world where we can get an Oscar-winning drama about Facebook from one of our greatest living directors, a weirdly watchable biopic on the guy behind McDonald's starring Batman, and most recently Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's "Moneyball"-like deep-dive into Nike's Air Jordan sneakers, why the heck wouldn't we get a movie all about the process behind how breakfast was reinvented forever?
From part-time comedian and star of "Bee Movie," "Unfrosted" marks Jerry Seinfeld's feature film directorial debut, stars an all-star ensemble of comedic talent, and, after years of Seinfeld threatening us with this movie,...
From part-time comedian and star of "Bee Movie," "Unfrosted" marks Jerry Seinfeld's feature film directorial debut, stars an all-star ensemble of comedic talent, and, after years of Seinfeld threatening us with this movie,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
The talented “Ripley” team is being feted ahead of the series premiere.
IndieWire can exclusively announce that Netflix-owned cineplexes The Paris Theater and The Bay will host two respective retrospective exhibits honoring “Ripley” writer/director Steven Zaillian and “The Talented Mr. Ripley” author Patricia Highsmith. Netflix’s limited series “Ripley” stars Andrew Scott in the titular lead role as the 1960s grifter who is hired by a wealthy man to travel to Italy to try to convince his vagabond son, Dickie Greenleaf (Johnny Flynn), to return to the States. The limited series focuses on a sinister core love triangle between Ripley, Dickie, and Dickie’s fiancée Marge Sherwood (Dakota Fanning). The show debuts April 4 on the streaming platform.
The Paris Theater screening program is titled “Criss Cross: Highsmith & Zaillian on Screen” and features adaptations of Highsmith’s “Carol” and “Strangers on a Train” alongside Zaillian’s “Searching for Bobby Fischer,...
IndieWire can exclusively announce that Netflix-owned cineplexes The Paris Theater and The Bay will host two respective retrospective exhibits honoring “Ripley” writer/director Steven Zaillian and “The Talented Mr. Ripley” author Patricia Highsmith. Netflix’s limited series “Ripley” stars Andrew Scott in the titular lead role as the 1960s grifter who is hired by a wealthy man to travel to Italy to try to convince his vagabond son, Dickie Greenleaf (Johnny Flynn), to return to the States. The limited series focuses on a sinister core love triangle between Ripley, Dickie, and Dickie’s fiancée Marge Sherwood (Dakota Fanning). The show debuts April 4 on the streaming platform.
The Paris Theater screening program is titled “Criss Cross: Highsmith & Zaillian on Screen” and features adaptations of Highsmith’s “Carol” and “Strangers on a Train” alongside Zaillian’s “Searching for Bobby Fischer,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The 21st century has been rich with cinematic tales that capture the spirit of sports. These films not only showcase the thrill of competition but also delve into personal struggles, triumphs, and the relentless pursuit of dreams. The stories told through these movies often reflect our life challenges and make them resonate deeply with audiences around the globe.
Inspirational Underdogs: Stories of Triumph
One of the most compelling aspects of sports cinema is the portrayal of underdogs, individuals, or teams who rise above adversity to achieve greatness. Movies like Rocky Balboa and Million Dollar Baby exemplify this theme, offering viewers a glimpse into the hearts and minds of characters who defy the odds.
Their journeys from the bottom to triumph are not just about winning, they’re about perseverance, dedication, and the human spirit’s capacity to overcome. The beauty of these stories lies in their ability to inspire us,...
Inspirational Underdogs: Stories of Triumph
One of the most compelling aspects of sports cinema is the portrayal of underdogs, individuals, or teams who rise above adversity to achieve greatness. Movies like Rocky Balboa and Million Dollar Baby exemplify this theme, offering viewers a glimpse into the hearts and minds of characters who defy the odds.
Their journeys from the bottom to triumph are not just about winning, they’re about perseverance, dedication, and the human spirit’s capacity to overcome. The beauty of these stories lies in their ability to inspire us,...
- 3/22/2024
- by Michael Walsh
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Although Jeopardy! has an amazing lineup for the Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament, it is shocking a few heavy hitters were excluded. Some of the big names in the game’s history like, Brad Rutter and Julia Collins weren’t on the participant list.
Inside Jeopardy! Podcast Talks About The Current Lineup For Jit
On the Inside Jeopardy! podcast, Michael Davies and Sarah Whitcomb-Foss talked about Jit in the latest episode. “Everyone listening, you now get to have the same pre-jit excitement we had in Jeopardy! production time before we made the Jit,” Micheal says. Furthermore, he was speaking of the lineup of twenty-seven players for Jit. “We’ve now produced the Jit, and we know how sensational it is,” he adds. “And we’re just excited for all of you to see these legendary players compete against each other on the Alex Trebek Stage. It is strong.”
Brad Rutter is one of the Goat Jeopardy!
Inside Jeopardy! Podcast Talks About The Current Lineup For Jit
On the Inside Jeopardy! podcast, Michael Davies and Sarah Whitcomb-Foss talked about Jit in the latest episode. “Everyone listening, you now get to have the same pre-jit excitement we had in Jeopardy! production time before we made the Jit,” Micheal says. Furthermore, he was speaking of the lineup of twenty-seven players for Jit. “We’ve now produced the Jit, and we know how sensational it is,” he adds. “And we’re just excited for all of you to see these legendary players compete against each other on the Alex Trebek Stage. It is strong.”
Brad Rutter is one of the Goat Jeopardy!
- 3/20/2024
- by Bonnie Kaiser-Gambill
- TV Shows Ace
Exclusive: After eight and a half years as SVP Drama Series at HBO, Nora Skinner is gong to Netflix where she will be VP in the streamer’s drama series team. Based at Netflix’s Los Angeles headquarters, Skinner, a former film producer and executive, will start at the end of May, reporting to Jinny Howe, Netflix’s VP of Drama Series.
Skinner’s appointment follows Howe’s promotion in January to oversee all of Netflix’s drama areas. Skinner is not backfilling Howe’s previous role. Instead, she will lead development of elevated and prestige dramas, tapping into her experience working on such award-winning HBO series as Succession, The White Lotus, Mare Of Easttown and Watchmen.
“Nora’s stellar reputation and track record speak for themselves,” Howe said. “She has impeccable taste and her ability to partner with artists to deliver exquisite prestige dramas is bar none. We’re...
Skinner’s appointment follows Howe’s promotion in January to oversee all of Netflix’s drama areas. Skinner is not backfilling Howe’s previous role. Instead, she will lead development of elevated and prestige dramas, tapping into her experience working on such award-winning HBO series as Succession, The White Lotus, Mare Of Easttown and Watchmen.
“Nora’s stellar reputation and track record speak for themselves,” Howe said. “She has impeccable taste and her ability to partner with artists to deliver exquisite prestige dramas is bar none. We’re...
- 3/12/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
In her first move since the big debut for Dune: Part Two, Rebecca Ferguson has signed on to star opposite Chris Pratt in Mercy, the sci-fi thriller for Amazon MGM Studios, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Wanted director Timur Bekmambetov will helm the film from a script by Marco van Belle. Pratt stars as a detective in the thriller set in the near future when capital crime is on the rise and he finds himself accused of a violent crime and having to prove his innocence.
Oppenheimer producer Charles Roven brought the project to Amazon MGM Studios and will produce Mercy with Robert Amidon at Atlas Entertainment, Bekmambetov and his Bel banner and Majd Nassif.
A spring 2024 start of production is in the works, with Amazon MGM Studios looking to a worldwide theatrical release. After e-commerce giant Amazon acquired MGM Studios for $8.45 billion, the Amazon MGM Studios banner launched a...
Wanted director Timur Bekmambetov will helm the film from a script by Marco van Belle. Pratt stars as a detective in the thriller set in the near future when capital crime is on the rise and he finds himself accused of a violent crime and having to prove his innocence.
Oppenheimer producer Charles Roven brought the project to Amazon MGM Studios and will produce Mercy with Robert Amidon at Atlas Entertainment, Bekmambetov and his Bel banner and Majd Nassif.
A spring 2024 start of production is in the works, with Amazon MGM Studios looking to a worldwide theatrical release. After e-commerce giant Amazon acquired MGM Studios for $8.45 billion, the Amazon MGM Studios banner launched a...
- 3/4/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ya disponible el tráiler de “Ripley” de Netflix, basada en la exitosa novela de Patricia Highsmith. © Netflix
Andrew Scott, conocido por su papel en “Fleabag” y “All of Us Strangers”, da vida al astuto estafador en la nueva miniserie de Netflix, un papel que anteriormente fue encarnado por Matt Damon, John Malkovich y Dennis Hopper.
La miniserie está ambientada en Nueva York a comienzos de los años sesenta, donde Tom Ripley (Andrew Scott), un estafador en horas bajas, es contratado por un millonario para ir a Italia y convencer a su hijo errante de que vuelva a casa. Tras aceptar el trabajo, Tom se adentra en un complejo mundo de engaños, fraudes y asesinatos.
Además de Scott, la miniserie cuenta con un reparto de lujo que incluye a Dakota Fanning (“La Guerra de los Mundos”) como Marge Sherwood y a Johnny Flynn (“Emma”) como Dickie Greenleaf. También forman parte del elenco Eliot Sumner,...
Andrew Scott, conocido por su papel en “Fleabag” y “All of Us Strangers”, da vida al astuto estafador en la nueva miniserie de Netflix, un papel que anteriormente fue encarnado por Matt Damon, John Malkovich y Dennis Hopper.
La miniserie está ambientada en Nueva York a comienzos de los años sesenta, donde Tom Ripley (Andrew Scott), un estafador en horas bajas, es contratado por un millonario para ir a Italia y convencer a su hijo errante de que vuelva a casa. Tras aceptar el trabajo, Tom se adentra en un complejo mundo de engaños, fraudes y asesinatos.
Además de Scott, la miniserie cuenta con un reparto de lujo que incluye a Dakota Fanning (“La Guerra de los Mundos”) como Marge Sherwood y a Johnny Flynn (“Emma”) como Dickie Greenleaf. También forman parte del elenco Eliot Sumner,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Trust nobody except yourself ... and, on occasion, an irresistibly debonair Andrew Scott. Everybody loves a good con man story, and "Ripley," a new limited series debuting on Netflix this year, looks like it'll be delivering the goods. After the first "Ripley" trailer introduced potential viewers to the buzzy, black-and-white project and answered the question on all of our minds -- just who the heck is Tom Ripley? -- the streamer is now playing up the air of suspense and suspicion surrounding the "Sherlock" star's latest high-profile role. Basically, not a single person should trust this grifter who is running rampant all over 1960s Italy.
Scott may have been at risk of being typecast as nothing but villainous characters at one point, with no worse offender than his appearance in 2015's "Spectre," but the "Fleabag" and "All of Us Strangers" actor has since shown off his broad range of talents and,...
Scott may have been at risk of being typecast as nothing but villainous characters at one point, with no worse offender than his appearance in 2015's "Spectre," but the "Fleabag" and "All of Us Strangers" actor has since shown off his broad range of talents and,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
"How about you and I be honest about what each of us want out of this – I want to milk the last ounce of baseball you got in you." Who doesn't love baseball movies?! America's past-time has made for some great cinema, with hundreds of beloved movies over the years dedicated to the sport. There's a baseball movies montage going around social media recently (it's embedded below) posted by the "Baseball History Nut" account saying: "Someone made a baseball movie montage and it actually deserves an Oscar. Thank you to whoever made this." The version posted on Twitter is actually a cut down version of a "Baseball on Film" video created by a YouTube user named "Adam K" that first appeared around 8 years ago. (They're always digging up content from the past.) Even though it may be an older video, still worth a watch. From comedies like Major League and The Sandlot,...
- 2/28/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Exclusive: Emmy Award-winner Tammy Blanchard has been cast in FX’s American Sports Story, the new FX anthology limited series from creator Stu Zicherman, in a series regular role, sources tell Deadline.
American Sports Story, a new extension of Ryan Murphy’s “American Story” franchise, focuses on a prominent event involving a sports figure and re-examines it through the prism of today’s world, telling that story from multiple perspectives.
The first installment charts the rise and fall of NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez, played by Josh Andrés Rivera, and explores the connections of the disparate strands of his identity, his family, his career, his suicide and his legacy in sports and American culture. Season 1 is based on the podcast Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc. and hails from the Boston Globe and Wondery.
Blanchard will portray the mother of the disgraced football star and convicted murderer, Terri Hernandez, we hear.
American Sports Story, a new extension of Ryan Murphy’s “American Story” franchise, focuses on a prominent event involving a sports figure and re-examines it through the prism of today’s world, telling that story from multiple perspectives.
The first installment charts the rise and fall of NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez, played by Josh Andrés Rivera, and explores the connections of the disparate strands of his identity, his family, his career, his suicide and his legacy in sports and American culture. Season 1 is based on the podcast Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc. and hails from the Boston Globe and Wondery.
Blanchard will portray the mother of the disgraced football star and convicted murderer, Terri Hernandez, we hear.
- 2/27/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
I share my colleague Pete Hammond’s fascination with Cord Jefferson’s BAFTA win for his screenplay adaptation, American Fiction. It is no small thing for a self-consciously American story to win a very British award against competition as formidable as Christopher Nolan, especially for a debut film.
Pete has a point when he notes that American Fiction, based on Percival Everett’s novel Erasure, about a black novelist who hits it big when his send-up of African-American cultural clichés is taken at face value, probably got traction as the only currently Oscar-nominated adaptation that is all about writing.
Fair enough. But I’d go one step more.
In fact, American Fiction is the only Oscar-nominated script that takes a serious bite out of contemporary socio-political reality.
The rest, even that wild pink feminist fly-by Barbie, which does get tangled in reality, are in a sense doing what the phrase-coining...
Pete has a point when he notes that American Fiction, based on Percival Everett’s novel Erasure, about a black novelist who hits it big when his send-up of African-American cultural clichés is taken at face value, probably got traction as the only currently Oscar-nominated adaptation that is all about writing.
Fair enough. But I’d go one step more.
In fact, American Fiction is the only Oscar-nominated script that takes a serious bite out of contemporary socio-political reality.
The rest, even that wild pink feminist fly-by Barbie, which does get tangled in reality, are in a sense doing what the phrase-coining...
- 2/20/2024
- by Michael Cieply
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix is getting ready to play ball with the Boston Red Sox and Major League Baseball.
The streaming giant is partnering with MLB on a pair of projects about the Red Sox, one being its latest sports docuseries, and another being a documentary about the 2004 World Series championship team.
The docuseries will follow in the footsteps of Netflix’s other sports series, like Formula 1’s Drive to Survive, the NFL’s Quarterbacks, and the PGA Tour’s Full Swing, with camera crews following the Red Sox during the 2024 season.
The docuseries will debut in 2025.
The two-part documentary is from Meadowlark Media will highlight the season that ended the Red Sox’s 86-year championship drought, with exclusive interviews with players and others involved. The still-untitled doc will debut later this year.
MLB Studios, the league’s in-house production arm, is also involved in both projects. The league has sought to grow...
The streaming giant is partnering with MLB on a pair of projects about the Red Sox, one being its latest sports docuseries, and another being a documentary about the 2004 World Series championship team.
The docuseries will follow in the footsteps of Netflix’s other sports series, like Formula 1’s Drive to Survive, the NFL’s Quarterbacks, and the PGA Tour’s Full Swing, with camera crews following the Red Sox during the 2024 season.
The docuseries will debut in 2025.
The two-part documentary is from Meadowlark Media will highlight the season that ended the Red Sox’s 86-year championship drought, with exclusive interviews with players and others involved. The still-untitled doc will debut later this year.
MLB Studios, the league’s in-house production arm, is also involved in both projects. The league has sought to grow...
- 2/7/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A big-budget live-action adaptation of a cult Nickelodeon animated fantasy series, the return of a sports docuseries that transformed the global appeal of Formula 1, a new animated feature written by the incomparable Charlie Kaufman, and another season of a reality dating show that inspires equal parts love and hate on social media are among the standout projects hitting Netflix in February.
Netflix’s big feature release this month is the animated film Orion and the Dark, which debuts Feb. 2. Written by Charlie Kaufman, the celebrated scribe behind Being John Malkovich, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Adaptation, the film is an adaptation of Emma Yarlett’s children’s book about an anxious kid who is scared of the dark. The Hollywood Reporter‘s review described Orion and the Dark as a film that “hilariously and movingly [taps] into typical childhood anxieties” and is “infused with ample wit of both the...
Netflix’s big feature release this month is the animated film Orion and the Dark, which debuts Feb. 2. Written by Charlie Kaufman, the celebrated scribe behind Being John Malkovich, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Adaptation, the film is an adaptation of Emma Yarlett’s children’s book about an anxious kid who is scared of the dark. The Hollywood Reporter‘s review described Orion and the Dark as a film that “hilariously and movingly [taps] into typical childhood anxieties” and is “infused with ample wit of both the...
- 2/1/2024
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix has released the full list of movies and television shows coming to the streaming service in February 2024.
If you don’t know, each and every month, the streamer has movies and shows that it adds and also takes away, mainly due to various licensing deals.
This month is no exception, but it looks like fans will be getting a great crop of new titles to choose from.
Keep reading to see the full list of new titles coming to Netflix next month…
Everything Coming to Netflix in February 2024
February 1, 2024
American Assassin
Anaconda
Enough
Fury
The Great Gatsby (2013)
How to Train Your Dragon 2
It (2017)
Magic Mike’s Last Dance
Moneyball
The Other Boleyn Girl
Pacific Rim
Resident Evil
Resident Evil: Retribution
S.W.A.T.: Under Siege
Shot Caller
Something’s Gotta Give
Tom and Jerry (2021)
X
Young Sheldon: Season 6
February 2, 2024
Orion and the Dark — Netflix Family
Plus One
February 3, 2024
Ready Player...
If you don’t know, each and every month, the streamer has movies and shows that it adds and also takes away, mainly due to various licensing deals.
This month is no exception, but it looks like fans will be getting a great crop of new titles to choose from.
Keep reading to see the full list of new titles coming to Netflix next month…
Everything Coming to Netflix in February 2024
February 1, 2024
American Assassin
Anaconda
Enough
Fury
The Great Gatsby (2013)
How to Train Your Dragon 2
It (2017)
Magic Mike’s Last Dance
Moneyball
The Other Boleyn Girl
Pacific Rim
Resident Evil
Resident Evil: Retribution
S.W.A.T.: Under Siege
Shot Caller
Something’s Gotta Give
Tom and Jerry (2021)
X
Young Sheldon: Season 6
February 2, 2024
Orion and the Dark — Netflix Family
Plus One
February 3, 2024
Ready Player...
- 1/24/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie’s Family Attend The Same Exhibition In Beverly Hills!
Brad Pitt allegedly ended his marriage with Jennifer Aniston to continue his romantic saga with Angelina Jolie. The duo met on the sets of Mr & Mrs Smith (2005), and there were instant sparks. After being together for 12 years, the couple called it quits in 2016. The superstar ran into her father, Jon Voight, and brother, James Haven, recently. Below are details of their meet & greet!
As most know, Brad has moved on with Ines de Ramon. He has been dating the jewelry designer since late 2022. The relationship was confirmed when the superstar brought his rumored girlfriend as a plus one to Babylon premiere. Their romance seems to be getting serious as the duo has been spending all the special days – New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, and birthdays- together.
Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt’s ugly end!
Angelina Jolie...
Brad Pitt allegedly ended his marriage with Jennifer Aniston to continue his romantic saga with Angelina Jolie. The duo met on the sets of Mr & Mrs Smith (2005), and there were instant sparks. After being together for 12 years, the couple called it quits in 2016. The superstar ran into her father, Jon Voight, and brother, James Haven, recently. Below are details of their meet & greet!
As most know, Brad has moved on with Ines de Ramon. He has been dating the jewelry designer since late 2022. The relationship was confirmed when the superstar brought his rumored girlfriend as a plus one to Babylon premiere. Their romance seems to be getting serious as the duo has been spending all the special days – New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, and birthdays- together.
Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt’s ugly end!
Angelina Jolie...
- 1/17/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
This Friday at 8:00 Pm on Discovery, fans of high-stakes gold mining are in for an intense episode with Season 14 Episode 17 of “Gold Rush,” titled “Moneyball.” The episode follows Parker’s relentless pursuit of his season goal, but an unexpected emergency shakes things up, leaving a novice crew in charge and jeopardizing Parker’s hard-earned momentum.
Meanwhile, Minnie takes charge by compelling Tony to seek advice from a mining expert, introducing a new dynamic to their operation. The challenges escalate as dangerous conditions in Rally Valley pose a serious threat to Rick’s fleet, adding an extra layer of suspense to the already demanding mining ventures.
Tune in for an episode that captures the unpredictable and perilous nature of the gold mining industry. “Gold Rush” Season 14 Episode 17 promises thrilling moments and tough decisions as the mining crews navigate unforeseen obstacles in their quest for precious gold.
Release Date & Time: 8:...
Meanwhile, Minnie takes charge by compelling Tony to seek advice from a mining expert, introducing a new dynamic to their operation. The challenges escalate as dangerous conditions in Rally Valley pose a serious threat to Rick’s fleet, adding an extra layer of suspense to the already demanding mining ventures.
Tune in for an episode that captures the unpredictable and perilous nature of the gold mining industry. “Gold Rush” Season 14 Episode 17 promises thrilling moments and tough decisions as the mining crews navigate unforeseen obstacles in their quest for precious gold.
Release Date & Time: 8:...
- 1/12/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
For years, Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net has been about two things only – awesome art and the artists that create it. With that in mind, we thought why not take the first week of the month to showcase these awesome artists even more? Welcome to “Awesome Artist We’ve Found Around The Net.” In this column, we are focusing on one artist and the awesome art that they create, whether they be amateur, up and coming, or well established. The goal is to uncover these artists so even more people become familiar with them. We ask these artists a few questions to see their origins, influences, and more. If you are an awesome artist or know someone that should be featured, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.This month we are very pleased to bring you the awesome art of…
Victor...
Victor...
- 1/6/2024
- by Theodore Bond
- JoBlo.com
Veteran producer Dylan Massin (The West Wing) has been named EVP of Production for Sony Pictures Television Studios. Massin, who reports to Spts President Katherine Pope, assumes the Head of Production role from Ed Lammi, who retired in December after a 36-year career at the studio. Massin will oversee all physical production for the U.S. scripted studio, including pre-production/budgeting, production, and post-production teams.
Additionally, Spts’ SVP of Production Adam Moos has been promoted to SVP of Production and Head of Production Operations, reporting to Massin. Both Massin and Moos begin their new roles today.
“Dylan is one of the most respected producers in the business, and I know he will bring his deep experience, his drive for perfection, and his leadership to our shows, our teams, our showrunners and our partners,” Pope said.
Massin, whose 30 years of producing experience ranges from production assistant to executive producer, has worked...
Additionally, Spts’ SVP of Production Adam Moos has been promoted to SVP of Production and Head of Production Operations, reporting to Massin. Both Massin and Moos begin their new roles today.
“Dylan is one of the most respected producers in the business, and I know he will bring his deep experience, his drive for perfection, and his leadership to our shows, our teams, our showrunners and our partners,” Pope said.
Massin, whose 30 years of producing experience ranges from production assistant to executive producer, has worked...
- 1/3/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Sony Pictures Television Studios has named Dylan Massin as executive vice president of production, while senior vice president of production Adam Moos has been promoted to add head of production operations to his title. Both began their new roles on Wednesday.
Massin enters the role following the December retirement of Ed Lammi, who worked at the studio for 36 years. Massin will oversee all physical production for the U.S. scripted studio, including pre-production, budgeting, production and post-production teams for development and active production slates, leading more than 30 staffers. He reports to studio president Katherine Pope.
He joins Sony Pictures Television after more than 30 years as a producer, with credits including “The West Wing,” “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip,” “Pushing Daisies,” “Parenthood,” “Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life,” “Get Shorty,” “Good Girls,” “Your Honor” and “Star Trek: Picard.” In addition to producing, Massin has also directed episodes of both comedy and drama series.
Massin enters the role following the December retirement of Ed Lammi, who worked at the studio for 36 years. Massin will oversee all physical production for the U.S. scripted studio, including pre-production, budgeting, production and post-production teams for development and active production slates, leading more than 30 staffers. He reports to studio president Katherine Pope.
He joins Sony Pictures Television after more than 30 years as a producer, with credits including “The West Wing,” “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip,” “Pushing Daisies,” “Parenthood,” “Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life,” “Get Shorty,” “Good Girls,” “Your Honor” and “Star Trek: Picard.” In addition to producing, Massin has also directed episodes of both comedy and drama series.
- 1/3/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Brad Pitt is as pure a movie star as they come, but if anything a large swath of his work is often overlooked. To celebrate the Missourian’s 60th birthday, Variety chief film critic Owen Gleiberman and Senior Awards Editor Clayton Davis look at the 20 best roles of Pitt’s career.
From “Interview With The Vampire” to “Fight Club” Pitt has morphed into hero, villain and even the (beloved) simpleminded trainer Chad Feldheimer for the Coen Brothers film “Burn After Reading.”
Just a few years shy of his best actor win for “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” his portrayal of Cliff Booth in Quentin Tarantino’s film is widely considered the high-water mark of his career. But it’s certainly not the first film to grant him award’s buzz. “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” “Burn After Reading,” “Moneyball” all landed him past nods for his acting as...
From “Interview With The Vampire” to “Fight Club” Pitt has morphed into hero, villain and even the (beloved) simpleminded trainer Chad Feldheimer for the Coen Brothers film “Burn After Reading.”
Just a few years shy of his best actor win for “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” his portrayal of Cliff Booth in Quentin Tarantino’s film is widely considered the high-water mark of his career. But it’s certainly not the first film to grant him award’s buzz. “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” “Burn After Reading,” “Moneyball” all landed him past nods for his acting as...
- 12/18/2023
- by Owen Gleiberman and Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Jonah Hill managed to pick up two Oscar nominations before his 30th birthday. It is a pretty impressive fete since the bulk of Hill’s early film work had been in outrageous comedies like “Superbad” and “21 Jump Street,” which seldom are recognized by Academy voters. He did take some serious roles in “Moneyball” and “The Wolf of Wall Street” which earned him those two nominations.
Hill started his career as a playwright. He wrote and performed a number of plays while he was attending The New School in New York City. Those plays led him to meeting the children of Dustin Hoffman who then got Hill an audition for a small role in “I Heart Huckabees.” That film lead him to associations with Seth Rogen and Judd Apatow, with whom he has worked a number of times. That led to work with Joel and Ethan Coen, Martin Scorsese and more.
Hill started his career as a playwright. He wrote and performed a number of plays while he was attending The New School in New York City. Those plays led him to meeting the children of Dustin Hoffman who then got Hill an audition for a small role in “I Heart Huckabees.” That film lead him to associations with Seth Rogen and Judd Apatow, with whom he has worked a number of times. That led to work with Joel and Ethan Coen, Martin Scorsese and more.
- 12/15/2023
- by Misty Holland, Robert Pius and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Brad Pitt celebrated his second Oscar win thanks to his stuntman role in the Quentin Tarantino film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” Although he’d previously won a Best Picture victory for producing “12 Years a Slave” (2013), the Best Supporting Actor trophy was his first for acting, despite three previous nominations (plus an additional two in Picture).
He could easily have become just another pretty Hollywood face – a flash in the pan romantic lead or action star. However Pitt studied acting and worked his way up the ladder to become one of the industry’s most versatile and most well-recognized actors, as well as one of the most influential as the owner of a successful award-winning production company.
Born in Oklahoma, he was raised in Springfield, Mo, where he participated in a variety of sports and activities in high school, and went on to college with a major in journalism.
He could easily have become just another pretty Hollywood face – a flash in the pan romantic lead or action star. However Pitt studied acting and worked his way up the ladder to become one of the industry’s most versatile and most well-recognized actors, as well as one of the most influential as the owner of a successful award-winning production company.
Born in Oklahoma, he was raised in Springfield, Mo, where he participated in a variety of sports and activities in high school, and went on to college with a major in journalism.
- 12/15/2023
- by Susan Pennington, Misty Holland and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Has any series in recent memory taken as long to get to the screen as “Ripley,” the new Tom Ripley/Patricia Highsmith adaptation from Oscar-winning writer/director/producer Steven Zaillian. The most recent iteration of this project, starring Andrew Scott from “Fleabag” and this year’s critically-acclaimed, “All of Us Strangers,” was first announced in 2019.
Continue reading ‘Ripley’ First Look: Steve Zaillian’s Tom Ripley Series Starring Andrew Scott Hits Netflix In 2024 at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Ripley’ First Look: Steve Zaillian’s Tom Ripley Series Starring Andrew Scott Hits Netflix In 2024 at The Playlist.
- 12/12/2023
- by The Playlist
- The Playlist
Charles Melton is having his breakout moment in Todd Haynes‘ newest movie “May December,” which just released in theaters in the USA on November 17. Melton is best known for playing Reggie Mantle in the TV teen drama “Riverdale” but he’s now flexed his dramatic acting muscles in Haynes’ superb melodrama opposite Oscar winners Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore.
Portman plays Elizabeth — an actress who visits a couple played by Melton (Joe) and Moore (Gracie). Elizabeth is doing research on the couple for a film based on their scandalous past — they previously struck up an affair when Joe was just 13 and Gracie was much older. Elizabeth’s visit brings up the whole ordeal again and there are so many deliciously dramatic moments littered throughout the lush film.
While the drama sears, the picture is also very, very funny. The comedy comes mostly from Portman and Moore, however, while Melton carries...
Portman plays Elizabeth — an actress who visits a couple played by Melton (Joe) and Moore (Gracie). Elizabeth is doing research on the couple for a film based on their scandalous past — they previously struck up an affair when Joe was just 13 and Gracie was much older. Elizabeth’s visit brings up the whole ordeal again and there are so many deliciously dramatic moments littered throughout the lush film.
While the drama sears, the picture is also very, very funny. The comedy comes mostly from Portman and Moore, however, while Melton carries...
- 11/28/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Steven Zaillian is one of Hollywood’s most successful screenwriters. Unlike several other screenwriters who began as directors, producers, and/or editors, Zaillian gained recognition as a screenwriter. His award-winning scripts have made him one of the most sought-after writers in American cinema. Over the years, Steven Zaillian has collaborated with several other screenwriters on popular, successful films. His collaborated screenplays include 1996 Mission: Impossible (where he provided the story), Hannibal (2001), Gangs of New York (2002), The Interpreter (2005), Moneyball (2011), Those Who Wish Me Dead (2021), and HBO’s 2016 miniseries The Night Of. As a testament to his screenwriting talents,...
- 11/26/2023
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
When Moneyball hit theaters, it wasn’t just an underdog story of a baseball team; it was also a tale of the real people behind the Oakland A’s revolutionary approach to the game. The film, based on Michael Lewis’s book, left many wondering about the fates of its characters. Today, let’s explore where these individuals have landed since their Hollywood portrayal. Billy Beane Stepping Up to the Plate Billy Beane, the mastermind behind the Moneyball philosophy, continues to leave his mark on baseball. As a long-standing Gm for the A’s, he has seen his fair share of ups and downs. First,...
- 11/23/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Roger Howarth is leaving General Hospital after 11 years on the show and it appears his exit is against his wishes.
The 55-year-old actor is speaking out after he was let go from the ABC daytime soap opera series.
Head inside for spoilers on what happened and to find out why Roger is leaving…
Roger played Austin Gatlin-Holt on General Hospital for the past decade and his character was killed in a fatal shooting during the November 17 episode.
In an interview with Soap Opera Digest, Roger explained how he learned about his exit from the show.
“Well, several weeks ago, I got a phone call from somebody I’ve known for a very long time who I love very dearly [Executive Producer Frank Valentini] telling me that when my contract was up at ABC, I would not be offered a new contract and that the character of Austin would be killed, and that...
The 55-year-old actor is speaking out after he was let go from the ABC daytime soap opera series.
Head inside for spoilers on what happened and to find out why Roger is leaving…
Roger played Austin Gatlin-Holt on General Hospital for the past decade and his character was killed in a fatal shooting during the November 17 episode.
In an interview with Soap Opera Digest, Roger explained how he learned about his exit from the show.
“Well, several weeks ago, I got a phone call from somebody I’ve known for a very long time who I love very dearly [Executive Producer Frank Valentini] telling me that when my contract was up at ABC, I would not be offered a new contract and that the character of Austin would be killed, and that...
- 11/20/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Chris Pratt admitted he didn’t feel good about himself after realizing how much weight he gained. The experience didn’t only take a toll on him physically, but mentally as well.
How Chris Pratt felt after he saw how much weight he put on Chris Pratt | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Pratt didn’t always look the way that he did in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. Parks and Recreation fans might recall Pratt once sported a bit of a larger, less muscular physique. At one point, Pratt had mixed feelings towards his appearance. Although he thought he was letting himself go, his comedy on the hit sitcom had never been better.
“Well, I remember in the first couple of seasons, just unintentionally, I had gotten a little fat and I was watching the episodes and I was like, ‘Oh, God, Chris, you’ve really let yourself go,'” Pratt...
How Chris Pratt felt after he saw how much weight he put on Chris Pratt | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Pratt didn’t always look the way that he did in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. Parks and Recreation fans might recall Pratt once sported a bit of a larger, less muscular physique. At one point, Pratt had mixed feelings towards his appearance. Although he thought he was letting himself go, his comedy on the hit sitcom had never been better.
“Well, I remember in the first couple of seasons, just unintentionally, I had gotten a little fat and I was watching the episodes and I was like, ‘Oh, God, Chris, you’ve really let yourself go,'” Pratt...
- 10/30/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It’s always the father-son stories that get me. Bicycle Thieves, This Boy’s Life and The Pursuit of Happyness, to name a few. There are so many more. There is just something about them, and the ones I named are at the top of the list, if you know what I mean. Even the ones that are a little shoddy at times generate a lot of emotions in me, especially if they feature a conflict between a father and a son. Netflix’s Crypto Boy has a nice template for its story to work. The beats are there, and the film is shot very well.
Crypto Boy‘s plot revolves around Omar and Amir. There is a bit in the names as well. Amir, the only son of the widower Omar, has great ambition in him, not just to earn money but to ‘generate wealth’, a catchphrase heard at a convention related to cryptocurrency.
Crypto Boy‘s plot revolves around Omar and Amir. There is a bit in the names as well. Amir, the only son of the widower Omar, has great ambition in him, not just to earn money but to ‘generate wealth’, a catchphrase heard at a convention related to cryptocurrency.
- 10/21/2023
- by Ayush Awasthi
- Film Fugitives
“Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie” (Paramount) topped “Saw X” (Lionsgate) by a healthy $5 million ($23 million to $18 million) on a weekend when either seemed feasible at #1. However, the order here isn’t the real story.
While a “Paw”/”Saw” convergence isn’t exactly the second coming of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” it’s still two films with very different appeal that clicked on the same weekend and will end up in profit.
“The Creator” (Disney) ranked as #3 with $14 million, which isn’t the problem so much as its expense. The Gareth Edwards-directed sci-fi actioner in which humans battle AI drew praise for its visual design at a price, but a modest debut for the New Regency production is a setback for those hoping creativity and originality might launch this higher.
Still, that does mean three films grossed over $14 million in September, which is by no means a sure thing. The total gross looks like around $86 million,...
While a “Paw”/”Saw” convergence isn’t exactly the second coming of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” it’s still two films with very different appeal that clicked on the same weekend and will end up in profit.
“The Creator” (Disney) ranked as #3 with $14 million, which isn’t the problem so much as its expense. The Gareth Edwards-directed sci-fi actioner in which humans battle AI drew praise for its visual design at a price, but a modest debut for the New Regency production is a setback for those hoping creativity and originality might launch this higher.
Still, that does mean three films grossed over $14 million in September, which is by no means a sure thing. The total gross looks like around $86 million,...
- 10/1/2023
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
There’s a lot to watch on Prime Video in October and, as you may have guessed, there’s spooky stuff galore in amongst Prime’s usual rotation of extensive library content.
In the movie Totally Killer, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina star Kiernan Shipka travels back in time to the 1980s to stop a serial killer. Then there’s Make Me Scream, a Halloween special that challenges celebrities to “a gruesome game of terror.” Renfield will also be streaming on the service for anyone who’s been dying (muahahaha!) to catch the Nic Cage Dracula film.
Outside of Prime Video’s more creepy fare, Shazam! Fury Of The Gods will debut, Upload will be back for a third season, and new film Awareness should scratch your sci-fi itch. Meanwhile, for Frasier heads – those who consider themselves utterly Frasier-pilled – all eleven seasons of the Cheers spinoff show will be streaming at the touch of a button.
In the movie Totally Killer, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina star Kiernan Shipka travels back in time to the 1980s to stop a serial killer. Then there’s Make Me Scream, a Halloween special that challenges celebrities to “a gruesome game of terror.” Renfield will also be streaming on the service for anyone who’s been dying (muahahaha!) to catch the Nic Cage Dracula film.
Outside of Prime Video’s more creepy fare, Shazam! Fury Of The Gods will debut, Upload will be back for a third season, and new film Awareness should scratch your sci-fi itch. Meanwhile, for Frasier heads – those who consider themselves utterly Frasier-pilled – all eleven seasons of the Cheers spinoff show will be streaming at the touch of a button.
- 10/1/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
If you’re looking for a complete list of every new movie and TV show coming to Amazon Prime Video in October, you’ve come to the right place. This month kicks off with a slew of great library additions, from James Bond films to relatively new releases (“Shazam! Fury of the Gods” and the Nicolas Cage Dracula movie “Renfield”) and beyond.
There are also some high-profile originals landing in October. The third season of the sci-fi comedy series “Upload” arrives on Oct. 20, while Oct. 6 marks the release of the Prime Video original film “Totally Killer,” a fun slasher set in the 1980s that stars Kiernan Shipka.
Check out the full list of what’s new on Amazon Prime Video in October 2023 below, followed by a complete list of new arrivals for Freevee in October as well.
Arriving October 1
Frasier, Seasons 1-11 (1994)
Hit, Season 3 (2020)
A Fish Called Wanda (1988)
A Guy Thing...
There are also some high-profile originals landing in October. The third season of the sci-fi comedy series “Upload” arrives on Oct. 20, while Oct. 6 marks the release of the Prime Video original film “Totally Killer,” a fun slasher set in the 1980s that stars Kiernan Shipka.
Check out the full list of what’s new on Amazon Prime Video in October 2023 below, followed by a complete list of new arrivals for Freevee in October as well.
Arriving October 1
Frasier, Seasons 1-11 (1994)
Hit, Season 3 (2020)
A Fish Called Wanda (1988)
A Guy Thing...
- 9/30/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Brad Pitt was disappointed that his Zombie film World War Z initially wasn’t as good as he imagined it would be. But instead of letting the film be, Pitt was determined to fix the movie.
Brad Pitt knew early on there was something wrong with ‘World War Z’ Brad Pitt | Epsilon/Getty Images
Pitt experimented with the zombie sub genre a bit in 2013 when he starred in World War Z. It was adapted from the Max Brooks book of the same name, and dealt with the world battling an unexpected Zombie attack. Pitt once remarked that the feature was the biggest movie he’d ever done. And in an interview with USA Today, he seemed very pleased with the feature. But World War Z wasn’t without a few hiccups. As proud as Pitt was of the film, he was initially left unimpressed with the project’s original ending.
Brad Pitt knew early on there was something wrong with ‘World War Z’ Brad Pitt | Epsilon/Getty Images
Pitt experimented with the zombie sub genre a bit in 2013 when he starred in World War Z. It was adapted from the Max Brooks book of the same name, and dealt with the world battling an unexpected Zombie attack. Pitt once remarked that the feature was the biggest movie he’d ever done. And in an interview with USA Today, he seemed very pleased with the feature. But World War Z wasn’t without a few hiccups. As proud as Pitt was of the film, he was initially left unimpressed with the project’s original ending.
- 9/28/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dumb Money is a biographical comedy-drama film directed by Craig Gillespie from a screenplay by Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo. Based on a novel by Ben Mezrich titled The Antisocial Network, the film chronicles the GameStop short squeeze, which happened in January 2021. Dumb Money stars Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Shailene Woodley, Seth Rogen, Nick Offerman, Anthony Ramos, America Ferrera, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Sebastian Stan. So, if you loved the comedy-drama film here are some similar movies you could check out next.
The Big Short (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Paramount Pictures
Synopsis: When four outsiders saw what the big banks, media and government refused to, the global collapse of the economy, they had an idea: The Big Short. Their bold investment leads them into the dark underbelly of modern banking where they must question everyone and everything. Based on the true story and best-selling book by Michael Lewis,...
The Big Short (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Paramount Pictures
Synopsis: When four outsiders saw what the big banks, media and government refused to, the global collapse of the economy, they had an idea: The Big Short. Their bold investment leads them into the dark underbelly of modern banking where they must question everyone and everything. Based on the true story and best-selling book by Michael Lewis,...
- 9/23/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
A Million Miles Away is a feel-good drama film based on the autobiography of astronaut José Hernández titled Reaching for the Stars: The Inspiring Story of a Migrant Farmworker Turned Astronaut. The Prime Video film follows the story of Hernández from when he was a child and he came to the United States as a migrant farm worker with his parents. In his childhood, he saw the launch of Apollo 11, and from then on he harbored a dream of going into space. Throughout his life he overcomes a lot of hurdles first with the help of his family and then his wife in order to achieve his dream. So, if you liked the inspirational film here are some similar movies you could watch next.
First Man (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Universal Pictures
Synopsis: Oscar®-winning director Damien Chazelle and star Ryan Gosling reteam for the riveting story behind the...
First Man (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Universal Pictures
Synopsis: Oscar®-winning director Damien Chazelle and star Ryan Gosling reteam for the riveting story behind the...
- 9/13/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
It is only appropriate that Sony’s terrific new comedy Dumb Money starts with the Columbia Pictures logo. That was the studio that Frank Capra famously helped build with his movies where the little guy triumphs over the corporate bad guys. Dumb Money is positively Capra-esque in the way it tells its improbable David vs. Goliath story about how an internet geek started a movement that blew up the heretofore loser stock of shopping mall game store GameStop and became the toast of Wall Street, while bankrupting a couple of billionaire hedge funds in the process. It movie had its world premiere tonight at the Toronto Film Festival before its theatrical release later this month.
On its most basic level, Dumb Money hits on the financial frustrations of everyday Americans fed up with the billionaire class, and dreaming of a fantasy to get rich quick themselves. This phenomenon that took...
On its most basic level, Dumb Money hits on the financial frustrations of everyday Americans fed up with the billionaire class, and dreaming of a fantasy to get rich quick themselves. This phenomenon that took...
- 9/9/2023
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove, the cofounders and co-CEOs of “The Blind Side” financier Alcon Entertainment, have released a statement regarding the recent controversy surrounding a lawsuit filed by real-world footballer subject Michael Oher against Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy over compensation from the film.
“The notion that the Tuohys were paid millions of dollars by Alcon to the detriment of Michael Oher is false,” the statement read. “In fact, Alcon has paid approximately $767,000 to the talent agency that represents the Tuohy family and Michael Oher. We anticipate that the Tuohy family and Michael Oher will receive additional profits as audiences continue to enjoy this true story in the years to come.”
With the lawsuit — which claims, among other things, that Oher was placed in a conservatorship and never actually adopted by the family that famously took him in and helped shepherd his football career — many have started to pick...
“The notion that the Tuohys were paid millions of dollars by Alcon to the detriment of Michael Oher is false,” the statement read. “In fact, Alcon has paid approximately $767,000 to the talent agency that represents the Tuohy family and Michael Oher. We anticipate that the Tuohy family and Michael Oher will receive additional profits as audiences continue to enjoy this true story in the years to come.”
With the lawsuit — which claims, among other things, that Oher was placed in a conservatorship and never actually adopted by the family that famously took him in and helped shepherd his football career — many have started to pick...
- 8/24/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
‘The Blind Side’ Author Michael Lewis Defends Tuohy Family Amid Michael Oher’s Lawsuit: ‘I Feel Sad’
“The Blind Side: The Evolution of the Game” author Michael Lewis is addressing the lawsuit against the Tuohy family filed by adoptive son Michael Oher.
Lewis, who penned the non-fiction book the 2009 film is adapted from and included Oher’s life story, came to defense of Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy Oher alleged that the Tuohy family forced him into a questionable conservatorship when he was 18 and constructed an unfair movie deal that favored royalties from the film to their two birth children.
“The Blind Side” earned more than $300 million at the box office. The four Tuohy family members allegedly each made $225,000 plus 2.5 percent of “defined net proceeds” from the film; Oher received no profit from the feature. Oher is seeking his “fair share of profits” in addition to “unspecified compensatory and punitive damages,” according to the filing in probate court.
According to author Lewis, 20th Century Fox paid $250,000 for...
Lewis, who penned the non-fiction book the 2009 film is adapted from and included Oher’s life story, came to defense of Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy Oher alleged that the Tuohy family forced him into a questionable conservatorship when he was 18 and constructed an unfair movie deal that favored royalties from the film to their two birth children.
“The Blind Side” earned more than $300 million at the box office. The four Tuohy family members allegedly each made $225,000 plus 2.5 percent of “defined net proceeds” from the film; Oher received no profit from the feature. Oher is seeking his “fair share of profits” in addition to “unspecified compensatory and punitive damages,” according to the filing in probate court.
According to author Lewis, 20th Century Fox paid $250,000 for...
- 8/17/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Moving forward, Nexstar is eyeing what chairman and CEO Perry A. Sook is referring to as “‘Moneyball’-inspired investments” when it comes to The CW.
In its second quarter, The CW saw a loss of $78 million. That’s an improvement of the $83 million loss the network reported during the first quarter of 2023.
During the company’s second quarter earnings call, Sook addressed The CW’s programming pivot away from the costly young adult originals the network used to be known for and toward a broader array of shows and live sports.
“It’s got to be something where we can own the back end. We can participate financially in the back end and not just be a barker channel for content that ultimately ends up on Netflix. That influences the programming that we go after, the programming we put on the air, the price we pay for it,” Sook said.
In its second quarter, The CW saw a loss of $78 million. That’s an improvement of the $83 million loss the network reported during the first quarter of 2023.
During the company’s second quarter earnings call, Sook addressed The CW’s programming pivot away from the costly young adult originals the network used to be known for and toward a broader array of shows and live sports.
“It’s got to be something where we can own the back end. We can participate financially in the back end and not just be a barker channel for content that ultimately ends up on Netflix. That influences the programming that we go after, the programming we put on the air, the price we pay for it,” Sook said.
- 8/8/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
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